Change of Guards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a major attraction for tourists over the world. In this ceremony, the gurad transfers the responsibility of protection of Buckingham Palace and St. James Palace to the new guard.
Buckingham Palace
We were supposed to reach the Palace at 10.30. Normally, The Change of Guards Ceremony was starts at 11am. As we reached, we could see thousands of tourists all around the Palace.
Buckingham Palace all surrounded with Tourists
We were hoping to get a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace. But, it didn’t happen. Soon, we saw horses coming in.
Arrival of horses
More horses
They were followed by guards with red scarlet tunic and huge bear skin caps. There is a big group of musical support as well to add to the glitter of the ceremony.
Change of Guards Ceremony
This Ceremony lasts for about 45 minutes as each guard needs to follow all the formalities of the Ceremony.
We stayed there for almost forty five minutes. There were a number of horses. Then guards were taken one by one to their respective positions for formalities.
The whole aura was very royal and it was a prestigious event indeed.
One must check the calendar before planning for the event. There are times when the official ceremony doesn’t happen or is happening at a different time due to some other official reasons. Also, if you want to get a good spot, you must reach before 10.30am.
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Change of guard ceremony anywhere is an exciting activity to watch. I’m sure it’s all the more grand in London! Must have been spectacular.
This looks like a great ceremony..You are so lucky to witness this …thanks for sharing with us!!!
Yes this is one of the major tourist attraction and I have been able to witness it few years back. You have explained the event beautifully. Lovely post.
Looks like you guys had a great experience! This surely is a must visit when one is in London!
That must have been such an amazing experience witnessing the change of guards at Buckingham palace. The event is indeed so prestigious!
the beautiful ceremony you witness, love to see it live next time. We will surely come on time to witness it
The pictures look beautiful. Seems you he an amazing time. I enjoyed reading your travelog. Thanks for sharing
I’ve heard about this ceremony. Must be thrilling to watch it upclose. Good pictures. The trick is indeed in arriving early and getting a good spot.
You are lucky you got to watch it. I have heard a lot about it. Nice pictures. Must have been a great experience.
I would love to visit there sometime. Thanks for sharing the important information about the event will keep in mind when visiting there.
Change of guard ceremony sounds quite interesting and royal. I haven’t seen any till now, so arrival of horses, completion of ceremony looked quite intriguing.
After reading the blog I so want to experience the same personally, thank you sharing such an amazing experience in such a beautiful way
Wow your post lead me to study about this royal parade ..I have never seen such royal parade other than India
Thanks for sharing all the details…will surely check all when we visit